| Tibet known as the “roof of the world” has become one of the most exotic and favorite destinations in the world for adventure seekers, scholars and explorers. Tibet is a beautiful land with an average altitude over 4000m with more than fifty peaks over 7000m. Its snow covered plateau are the highest in the world. Besides Everest that we see from Tibet side, there are several 8000m peaks. In fact it is a great land of beauty and mystery, once we land here, we get the opportunity to explore mysterious, uninhabited open spaces, fabulous monasteries, high plateau grassland, the holy mountains, sacred lakes which give overwhelming and exhilarating experience. Tibet has some of the most beautiful and fascinating places rich in ancient culture and spiritual tradition which cannot be found in other parts of the world. Trekking to Everest base camp from Tibet side offers the spectacular views of the high Himalayas including Everest in the north.
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Fly over panoramic Himalayan range to Lhasa ( 3650m. ). Transfer to hotel. |
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Two full day sightseeing in Lhasa including Potala Palace, Norbulinka Palace, Drepung and Sera monasteries, Jokhang temple and Bharkhor Market. |
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A full day drive to Gyantse ( 3900m. ) crossing Kamba la (4794m) and the Karo la pass (5010m), with spectacular views and Yamdrok tso, also known as the Turquoise lake. |
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Visit Gyantse stupa and monastery. Drive to Shigatse and visit famous Tashilinpo Monastery, the seat of the Panchen Lama. |
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Drive to Lhatse ( 4350m. ) pssing two high passes on the way. |
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Drive through Tsho La ( 4500m. ) and enjoy great view of Mt. Everest from the Rombuk Monastery ( 5050m. ). Stroll around the monastery. |
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Commence a hike for 2 hours to reach Everest base camp ( 5200m. ). Observe the surrounding and enjoy close view of Everest. Return to Rombuk and drive to Lao Tingri ( 4200m. ) from where the views of mountains are spectacular. |
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Drive to Zhangmu passing Lalung La ( 5050m. ) and then to Kathmandu. |
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